Author Question: A mother comes to the clinic with her infant for a newborn checkup at 1 week of age. The mother ... (Read 84 times)

olgavictoria · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A mother comes to the clinic with her infant for a newborn checkup at 1 week of age. The mother tells the nurse, My baby looks yellow to me. The nurse's best response is:

1) What type of detergent are you using to wash the baby clothes?
2) Is there a possibility you had hepatitis during your pregnancy?
3) The color is from the breakdown of maternal red blood cells.
4) There is a cream you can use to reduce the yellowing.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to assess a toddler. To make the assessment go smoothly, before examining the child the nurse should first:

1) Talk to the mother before talking to the child.
2) Ask the child about his favorite toy.
3) Get the child's height and weight.
4) Ask the mother to undress the child.